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australia, Brisbane, Brisbane River, Eagles Street Pier, Georges Paragon, Georges Restaurant, Photography, Riverside Brisbane, southbank, Southbank Parklands, travel
After arriving and exploring Southbank Parklands we then took the city catamaran across the Brisbane River to Eagle Street Pier/Riverside which is only a few minutes ride.
Eagle Street Pier is an iconic waterfront precinct with world-class dining venues and unrivaled views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge. It is firmly established as one of Brisbane’s favourite food and entertainment destinations with a marvelous variety of eateries. Eagle Street Pier also is the perfect place to meet for drinks or cocktails and is also an ideal place to head for lunch or dinner, thanks to the many cafes and espresso bars
I have been going to Riverside/Eagle Street Pier for many years and although there are dozens of wonderful places to dine I have chosen George’s Seafood the most. It is a lovely restaurant with fabulous views of the River and the Story bridge, that I am always proud to take my international visitors to
On the edge of the city center, Eagle Street Pier is a great place to be day or night. During the day you can sit and enjoy the river and people watching and by night the lights from the buildings and the Story Bridge are dazzling.
One of the best Information Centres is at Eagle Street Pier, where the staff are more than helpful and you can get free brochures, timetables and other information. From here you can choose your direction of travel either upstream or downstream from here, with City Cats arriving/departing every 15 minutes carrying commuters and tourists from around the world by day and night. Riverside centre is also the place to see the famous ‘Kookaburra Queen’ paddle steamers which offer morning tea, lunch and dinner cruises. This is another wonderful experience that I have shared many times with my overseas visitors.
This vibrant exciting precinct is a fantastic place to visit at any time of the day or night.
Great guide!
Thanks. It is a great place.
Trips on water are always good. This looks so lovely.
I agree. Always a great way to explore. Thanks Lyn
Very informative blog – love the pictures.
Thanks Linda
nice share….
Thanks
Oh recognise this from our visit to Brisbane in January this year.
It is a great location with lots to offer. Thanks Lyn
Another one for my list of things to do when in Brisbane. You are proving to be an invaluable resource Lyn. Thanks!
My pleasure Sheree. If you have time another fabulous place is Howard Smith Wharves under the Story Bridge. Do you know when in August you will be in Brisbane.
We’ve plenty of time in Brisbane (7-21/8) largely because my husband is attending an exhibition and I wanted to be sure he had time to enjoy it.
That is fabulous Sheree. I will be away till the 13th August but maybe we can catch up for a coffee, or lunch in your last week. Lyn
That’d be lovely Lyn.
When will I ever get to see lovely Brisbane beyond your great posts Lyn 😐
It is a very long way to travel Francis, maybe my posts will be enough, well probably not, but I am so happy that you enjoy them. Thanks, Lyn
Great post :)
Thanks very much
Thanks, Lyn Another reason to go back to Australia !
Thanks Dennis, hope you make it again. Brisbane has grown up to be a fabulous city. Lyn
Hey Lyn Even though I live here, it’s great to be reminded off what is available in Brisbane these days. Your information is very valuable for locals and visitors and a credit to your investigatory skills.
Thanks Gail, my posts actually open my eyes to how much Brissie has to offer.
My wife and I “almost” moved to Queensland years ago. Now, I must be content with your posts of Australia. Lovely and I enjoyed this immensely.
Brisbane has really grown up in recent years and is just such a fabulous city. We now have it all here. Hope I can post some stories that you will love. Thanks Allen, Lyn
Story Bridge is quite an intriguing name. Is there a story behind it?
It is an interesting name and yes there probably is a story behind it.
The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River that carries vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the northern and the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia.
The road across the bridge is named Bradfield Highway. The bridge connects Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. The Story Bridge opened in 1940 and was tolled until 1947. It is named after prominent public servant John Douglas Story.
Thanks for the info. Quite interesting, but a bit disappointing that the story name is just someone’s name and not in reference to a unique story about the bridge.
Yes I think so too. I always believed it was a fairy tale name
What a great city we live in – love your blogs and photos!
Yes Kay, when I write these stories on Brisbane it truly opens my eyes to how wonderful this city is.